Modification of Alimony Based on Substantial Change of Circumstances: ROBERT MCGUINNESS v. MARIE MCGUINNESS Introduction The case of Robert McGuinness v. Marie McGuinness was adjudicated by the...
Clarifying 'Ascertainable Loss': Connecticut Supreme Court's Interpretation under CUTPA Introduction The case of Lorraine Hinchliffe et al. v. American Motors, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Duty of Care and Comparative Negligence in Premises Liability: Frankovitch v. Burton Introduction Michael Frankovitch v. Robert Burton, Sr., et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and the Duty to Investigate: The Siemon v. Stoughton Decision Introduction Siemon v. Stoughton, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on July 7, 1981, stands...
Establishing Fraudulent Conveyance in Marital Dissolution: Analysis of Donna Molitor v. Joseph T. Molitor, Jr. Introduction The case of Donna Molitor v. Joseph T. Molitor, Jr., et al. adjudicated by...
Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Through Real Estate Transactions: Zartolas v. Nisenfeld (1981) Introduction Zartolas et al. v. A. Eli Nisenfeld et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Establishing Precedent on Sovereign Immunity and Injunctive Relief in Employment Tenure Cases Introduction Nathan Sentner v. Board of Trustees of Regional Community Colleges, 184 Conn. 339 (1981),...
Kakalik v. Bernardo: Reinforcing Specific Performance in Real Estate Contracts Introduction The case of John Kakalik v. Alfredo Bernardo et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...
Strict Adherence to Administrative Procedures in Unemployment Compensation: Burnham v. Administrator Introduction Robert Burnham v. Administrator, Unemployment Compensation Act, et al. is a pivotal...
Liability for Public Road Conditions: Insights from Joseph v. Lukas (184 Conn. 205) Introduction The case of Joseph v. Lukas (184 Conn. 205), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut in May...
Establishing the Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence in Proving Intent: Commentary on STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GARY STANKOWSKI Introduction State of Connecticut v. Gary Stankowski, 184 Conn. 121...
Establishing Third-Party Beneficiary Rights in Contractual Will Preparation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Harvey H. Stowe v. Earle W. Smith Introduction The case of Harvey H. Stowe v. Earle W. Smith...
Connecticut Supreme Court Reinforces Statutory Standing and Burden-Shifting Framework under the Environmental Protection Act Introduction The case of Manchester Environmental Coalition et al. v....
Overnight Visitation Limitations Due to Non-Marital Cohabitation: Gallo v. Gallo Introduction Barbara M. Gallo v. Donald R. Gallo is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Connecticut,...
Reaffirmation of Arbitration Authority: BIC Pen Corporation v. Local No. 134 Introduction The case of BIC Pen Corporation v. Local No. 134, United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum Plastic Workers of America...
Municipal Authority in Inland Wetlands Regulation: Insights from JAY AARON v. CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF REDDING (183 Conn. 532) Introduction The case of Jay AARON v. CONSERVATION...
Establishing Probable Cause: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Ernestine Bember Introduction State of Connecticut v. Ernestine Bember, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on April 7,...
Mary Maloney v. Stanley J. Pac ET AL.: Clarifying the Scope of Legislative Veto under the Connecticut Uniform Administrative Procedure Act Introduction Mary Maloney v. Stanley J. Pac ET AL. is a...
Permanent Injunctions in Surface Water Nuisance Cases: The Berin v. Olson Decision Introduction The case of Julius Berin v. Herbert R. Olson et al. (183 Conn. 337), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Modification of Child Support Obligations in Divorce: Insights from Hardisty v. Hardisty Introduction Hardisty v. Hardisty is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on March 3,...